What is the cheapest way to get from Foster City to California?

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to California is to bus which costs $60 - $64 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Foster City to California?

The fastest way to get from Foster City to California is to line 251 bus and Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $60 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Foster City and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to California. However, there are services departing from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd and arriving at Los Angeles Downtown via El Camino Real & 27th Ave, Palo Alto Transit Center and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

How far is it from Foster City to California?

The distance between Foster City and California is 110 miles. The road distance is 369 miles.

How do I travel from Foster City to California without a car?

The best way to get from Foster City to California without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $60 - $64.

How long does it take to get from Foster City to California?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Foster City to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Foster City to California bus from?

Foster City to California bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Foster City to California?

The best way to get from Foster City to California is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $60 - $64. Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 12h 59m.

Where does the Foster City to California bus arrive?

Foster City to California bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Can I drive from Foster City to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to California is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Foster City to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3396+ hotels available in California.

Foster City to California - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 251 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Foster City to California by bus, train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 251 bus, Caltrain, fly
best
1. Take the bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Foster City Blvd to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Stationbus
2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 23m
$60–411
Bus via Palo Alto Transit Center
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angeles Downtownbus San José
13h 3m
$46–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
8h 40m
$61–63
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 59m
$98–161
Drive 366.9 mi
1. Drive from Foster City to Los Angelescar 366.9 mi
6h 11m
$67–97
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
9h 16m
$48–191

Foster City to California by bus and train

7Weekly Services

8h 40mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 109.5 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Foster City, CA, USA and California, USA?

Hoang Express operates a bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station once daily. Tickets cost $50 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Center Blvd & Vintage Park Dr to Los Angeles via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose in around 12h 59m.

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